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Definition start on in British English

start on phrasal verb

phrasal verb
1

to begin working on something or dealing with something

Example

We could have breakfast before we start on the painting.

Example

She ate all the cakes, then started on the chocolates.

Synonyms and related words
start on begin set about
2

to begin to criticize or complain about someone or something

Example

She started on about this dog barking in the street.

Example

Don't start on me!

Synonyms and related words
complain mutter lodge criticize blame put yourself down
Definition start on in British English